back talk

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back talk

A child is giving back talk to a parent.

Definition

Noun: - Impudent or insolent reply: Disrespectful or rude speech directed back at someone in authority, often in a defiant manner.

Usage

"Back talk" is used as a non-count noun to describe the act of speaking rudely to someone, especially a parent, teacher, or supervisor, after being criticized or given an instruction. It implies a lack of respect and defiance.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • The teacher will not tolerate any back talk in her classroom.
    • He got in trouble for his constant back talk to the coach.
Advanced Usage
  • "to give (someone) back talk": To speak insolently to a specific person.
    • If you give your mother any more back talk, you'll be grounded.
Variants and Related Words
  • Backtalk (noun): A common alternative spelling of "back talk".
    • His backtalk earned him a detention.
Synonyms
  • Sass: Impudent, lively talk; cheek.
  • Lip: Insolent talk.
  • Mouth: Impudent or disrespectful speech.
  • Insolence: The quality of being insultingly disrespectful.
Related Idioms
  • Don't give me any...: A stern warning phrase used to stop someone's impudent speech before it starts. It is commonly completed with words like "back talk," "sass," or "lip."
    • Don't give me any back talk; just do as you're told.
back talk

A child is giving back talk to a parent.

Noun
  1. an impudent or insolent rejoinder
    • don't give me any of your sass

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